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Charlotte ↔ Puerto Rico Car Shipping

Shipping a car from Charlotte to Puerto Rico, or bringing one from the island back to Charlotte? We pick up across North Carolina — Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Rock Hill (SC) and Huntersville — and truck it to our Jacksonville, FL port (about 400 miles from Charlotte) for the weekly sailing to San Juan. Coming the other way, we collect it at the Port of San Juan and deliver it to your door in Charlotte.

Quick answer: Shipping a standard car between Charlotte and Puerto Rico is estimated at $995–$1,195, ocean freight included, and takes about 10–12 days in total. Vehicles sail from Jacksonville, FL to the Port of San Juan; southbound sailings leave Thursdays and northbound sailings leave San Juan on Mondays. A deposit at booking secures your space and the balance is due before delivery.

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Prices & transit

Charlotte ↔ Puerto Rico: Estimated Prices

Vehicle	Charlotte → San Juan (est.*)	San Juan → Charlotte (est.*)	Total transit
Sedan / compact	$995–$1,195	$995–$1,195	10–12 days
SUV / crossover	$1,095–$1,295	$1,095–$1,295	10–12 days
Pickup / van	$1,195–$1,495	$1,195–$1,495	10–12 days

*Estimated rates, not guaranteed. Rates change with the season, fuel, route demand and your vehicle. For your exact rate, call or text (800) 320-1050 or use the free quote form.

How it works

Both Directions, Step by Step

Charlotte → Puerto Rico

Get a quote and book online or by phone. A deposit secures your sailing.
We pick up your vehicle in Charlotte and truck it to Jacksonville, FL (about 400 miles from Charlotte).
It sails to the Port of San Juan (southbound sailings leave Thursdays).
We email your arrival notice; you pay Puerto Rico's import tax (arbitrios) and pick it up in San Juan.

Checklist (PDF)

Puerto Rico → Charlotte

Book and gather Puerto Rico's export certificates (ACAA, Police, DTOP, Hacienda). Our checklist walks you through them.
Drop your vehicle at the Port of San Juan, clean, empty and with 1/4 tank or less.
It sails to Jacksonville, FL (northbound sailings leave San Juan on Mondays).
We truck it to your door in Charlotte. The balance is due before delivery.

Export checklist (PDF)

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Pickup & delivery in North Carolina

Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Rock Hill (SC) and Huntersville, and anywhere else in the state.

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Port & sailing

Nearest port: Jacksonville, FL, about 400 miles from Charlotte. Sailings to San Juan leave Thursdays; from San Juan, Mondays. Schedule

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Island coverage

San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, Guaynabo, Caguas, Trujillo Alto, Ponce, Mayagüez, Arecibo and every municipio in between. Bilingual agents on every call.

FAQ

Charlotte ↔ Puerto Rico: Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to ship a car from Charlotte to Puerto Rico?

A standard sedan is estimated at $995–$1,195, an SUV $1,095–$1,295 and a pickup or van $1,195–$1,495. That includes pickup in Charlotte, trucking to Jacksonville, FL, the ocean freight to San Juan and port handling. The same ranges apply from Puerto Rico to Charlotte.

How long does it take to ship a car between Charlotte and Puerto Rico?

About 10–12 days in total: pickup and trucking to Jacksonville, FL (about 400 miles from Charlotte), the sailing to San Juan and port processing. See the weekly sailing schedule.

Can you ship a car from Puerto Rico to Charlotte?

Yes. You drop it off at the Port of San Juan with your export certificates, it sails to Jacksonville, FL on the Monday sailing, and we truck it to your door anywhere in North Carolina.

Which port is closest to Charlotte?

Jacksonville, FL, about 400 driving miles from Charlotte. We truck your car there for you; you don't need to go to the port on the mainland.

What documents do I need?

To Puerto Rico: title, photo ID, and a lender letter if the car is financed. From Puerto Rico: registration, title or lender letter, and the ACAA, Police, DTOP and Hacienda certificates. Everything is on our resources page.